Dewitt Owens

Born: 9/25/1900 in Austin, TX, USA

Died: 5/2/1983 in Austin, TX, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Dewitt Owens, born in 1900, is an active player known for his versatility and tenacity on the baseball field. With a career spanning over 207 games, Owens has made significant contributions as a position player, showcasing his skills with a batting average of .266. He has accumulated 188 hits and driven in 57 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to produce runs for his team. Owens's power at the plate is marked by one home run, but it is his agility on the bases that stands out, as he has successfully stolen 18 bases throughout his career. Playing in an era that demands adaptability and resilience, Owens continues to influence the game with his veteran presence and competitive spirit. His consistent performance and dedication to the sport exemplify the qualities of a player who thrives under pressure, making him a valuable asset to his team in the contemporary baseball landscape. As he continues to play, Owens remains a testament to the enduring nature of baseball, blending traditional skills with the evolving strategies of modern play.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	0	0	0	0	4.3	11	7	1	2	0	14.54	0

Career ERA 14.54 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 254.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1926	CEL	NNL	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	4.3	11	7	2	0	14.54	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
207	708	73	188	27	3	1	57	18	30	3	0.266	0.296	0.316	0.613	-2356.9

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.613 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1926	CEL	NNL	28	113	17	39	8	0	0	7	5	4	1	0.345	.279 (+23%)	.345 (+8%)	.390 (+7%)	.735 (+7%)	129.9
1927	BBB	NNL	67	238	25	65	7	0	1	26	3	11	0	0.273	.282 (-3%)	.344 (-11%)	.392 (-20%)	.736 (-16%)	-686.1
1928	BBB	NNL	80	257	18	58	9	1	0	16	6	10	1	0.226	.280 (-20%)	.342 (-26%)	.395 (-32%)	.737 (-29%)	-1422.8
1930	BBB	NNL	32	100	13	26	3	2	0	8	4	5	1	0.260	.293 (-12%)	.354 (-17%)	.429 (-23%)	.784 (-20%)	-378.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	17	3	2	1	0	0	1	1	0	0.118

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1927	NNC	BBB	5	17	3	2	1	0	0	1	1	0	0.118

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	5	43	3	1	0
2B	14	12	30	35	6	8
3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	1	0	0	1	0	0
SS	184	179	284	462	86	42

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	CEL	1B	4	4	35	3	1	0
1926	CEL	2B	13	12	30	35	6	8
1926	CEL	P	1	0	0	1	0	0
1926	CEL	SS	12	12	14	19	5	5
1927	BBB	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1927	BBB	SS	67	67	95	168	29	13
1928	BBB	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1928	BBB	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1928	BBB	SS	77	74	114	206	40	15
1930	BBB	1B	1	1	8	0	0	0
1930	BBB	SS	28	26	61	69	12	9